Investing in vintage watches - a simple guideline in what NOT to buy.

Look through the eyes of a watchmaker and share the passion of Kalle Slaap from team Chronoglide!

The best way to buy and sell is to know the factors that are important for vintage watches.
The best way to buy and sell with the best profit is to know what factors influence the value!
Tutorial on watch repair by watchmaker Kalle Slaap from Chronoglide, Vintage Watch repair specialists near Amsterdam.
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[jamesgreig]

Hi Kalle, another very interesting video. I took a chance and bought a rare, solid gold vintage (60s) Omega Seamaster De Ville, while in America from an Estate. It was a bit of a gamble and I was a little nervous. Visually, the watch was emasculate. On returning to the UK, I had the watch checked and serviced by a master watchmaker (expensive), but he did a fantastic job and confirmed that the movement and watch was authentic and in good condition. I was relieved and am very pleased with my purchase and have no intention of ever selling it. However, I was lucky. So, all ended well, but could have gone the other way.👍

[jasonsummit]

I'm not a wristwatch person but I do love verge fusee pocket watches even though they don't keep good time. I have yet to buy one but hopefully I can get one soon, I love the mechanical aspect of them.

[zibbezabba]

I spent at least £1000 over the course of a year on vintage watches. Some good, some not so good. I bought some tools and worked out mainly through youtube videos how to take them apart and clean them. I destroyed a few of them in the process of course but it was the learning and hands on that I really enjoyed, despite the cost. I even managed to repair one or two. If I was going to buy anything decent I should know what I was getting into. How to know, without paying a third party for an evaluation/repair/service, whether I was buying junk or not. I have half a dozen or so decent vintage watches including a tudor oyster from the 1940s with the serial 10038, in excellent condition along with a few omegas from the same era. My tinkering taught me how to open a watch, check the movement is authentic, any other parts like the crown, hands, dial are original, without making a dogs breakfast out of it (which is very easy to do) The truth is, I love vintage watches from that era. The fact that they are still looking good and running well despite being decades older than myelf gives them a certain appeal.

[timaitken]

Excellent video !! I bought a 1766 Fusee that runs, I liked it so much I then bought another Fusee from 1802 that runs and keeps time, to me these are working pieces of art, the movements are incredibly beautiful !!

[johnallen]

Such a great topic Kalle; i thank you for taking the time to explore it for our benefit. The best advice I have heard from a prominent American collector of vintage watches was "acquire knowledge before you acquire watches".

[chrishoyt]

Great vid Kalle, I use as dress watches an Omega 30TC Souvrain from Sweden 1943 with an excellent movement, solid, dial shows its age. Case excellent, I had it overhauled by a pro. I use it as a dress watch. Same for a 1953 manual wind Zenith Pilot, overhauled, excellent condition, solid movement, I say why buy new when these movements are just as good as today's movements. They are more to the heart of both companies.
Regards,

Chris

[robertcalkjr.]

Thanks, Kalle. I don't buy a watch online unless the seller shows good photos of the movement inside it. And I check the movement myself when I receive it.

[manuelcorreia]

Really interesting perspective... Thank-you Kalle for sharing your thoughts, based on many years of experience!

[WatchRestorationCottage]

Great advice Kalle. I'm scared to pull the trigger on a vintage Rolex, but videos like these give me more courage. Thanks!

[zackackerman]

Always good advice from you Kalle. Thank you. Words of wisdom. Keep these videos coming. ♥

[veganbutcherhackepeter]

I was lucky enough to acquire a vintage Omega Constellation from 1968 with a cal.564 movement in pristine condition about a year ago. Since then it's gone up more than 20% in value, but I am never going to sell it. Every time it's on my wrist and I look at it, I get a warm fuzzy feeling. It just makes me happy. The perfection and the craftsmanship of this precisely running more than 50 years old watch just fills me with joy. When my time has come, I'm going to pass it on to my son as a family heirloom.

[gerrieruhl]

Dankjewel Kalle, echt weer een hele goeie om op te letten 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😉

[simonclegg]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom Kalle.

[boatdetective]

I'm very surprised Kalle did not mention the critical issue of parts availability. If you decide to go vintage Rolex or Omega- at least you can get them serviced! For all those who gush about Universal Polerouters- good luck trying to find a balance!

[johnrieley]

Very nice analysis from your grand experience. Supply and demand reminded me of the Tulip mania of 1634 in your country where prices went sky high then fell to ground. Perceived prestige and emotion play into value.

[enriquehidalgo]

I like vintage Longines. I know I cannot afford a 13ZN chronograph. I have been looking for a Longines that has a Cal. 310 (Frederic Piguet P21). I have not been successful. I am also looking for a vintage watch with the Frederic Piguet P71 with the offset rotor. Do you know what models of watches have these movements? Thank you.

[dollarette]

Will never beat the S&P with dividends but watch dealing is satisfying and educational.

[MalcolmPeters]

Excellent content as always thank you. :)

[davidtaylor]

What are your thoughts on watches, such as an old (vintage) Cartier Tank that has been serviced and has replacement parts provided exclusively by Cartier?

[happyjim]

Thank you so much for such an informative video absolutely brilliant Kalle.